Hotel Sasarindou vs WAYFARER Kyoto Shijo

Same City · Kyoto Distance: 1.7km
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Hotel Sasarindou

★★★ 3-Star
8.5 1,683
Kyoto
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WAYFARER Kyoto Shijo

★★★ 3-Star
8.5 2,698
Kyoto
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
8.5 (1,706)
8.5 (2,702)
Booking.com
8.3 (495)
8.4 (2,186)
Expedia
8.8 (306)
8.6 (152)
라쿠텐트래블
8.5 (30)
8.0 (4)
Trip.com
8.9 (132)
8.0 (83)
Overall Average
8.5 (2,669)
8.5 (5,127)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Hotel Sasarindou WAYFARER Kyoto Shijo
Strengths Strengths
+ Gion central location makes subway, bus, and sightseeing very convenient, per many reviews + Rooms are spacious, clean, with tatami blending tradition and modern comfort in many reviews
+ Rooms and bathrooms large with big tubs for Japanese hotels, repeated praise + Staff are friendly and quick to assist, repeated in evaluations
+ Free Japanese breakfast simple but tasty and satisfying in reviews + Family reviews highlight ample space for groups and convenient laundry
+ Clean and friendly staff noted across multiple sites + 6-8 min walk to Shijo Station, easy transport and nearby eateries/convenience stores
+ Great value for money from business and tourist guests
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Old building leads to AC noise and dim lighting complaints - Some reviews note 10-min walk to subway
- Hard beds or firm pillows noted in some reviews - Small showerhead and uneven water pressure mentioned by some
- Family reviews mention remnants of love hotel style - Thin walls letting in noise in a few complaints

Recommended For

Gion tourists Business travelers Couples/Solo travelers

Recommended For

Families Couples Business travelers

Guest Reviews

Hotel Sasarindou

라쿠텐트래블 4.23 Business

Best value, clean room, will return

Booking.com 8.3 Couple

Prime Gion location, helpful staff, spacious

Old building, noisy AC

Expedia 8.8 Solo

Very large room for Japan, perfect location

Trip.com 8.9 Solo

Convenient location, clean spacious bathroom

Agoda 8.5 Couple

Central Gion, large room, good free breakfast

Hard bed

WAYFARER Kyoto Shijo

Agoda 9.6 Group

Widest and cleanest, free lobby drinks and amenities, friendly staff

라쿠텐트래블 5.0 Family

Spacious tatami with bedding/towels for family, thoughtful touches great value

Expedia 10.0 Couple

Clean, modern, bright and spacious

Booking.com 9.6 Solo

Quiet private tatami room, helpful staff

Inconsistent bathroom water temp

Trip.com 9.5 Couple

Friendly staff, fun tatami with pajamas, strong water pressure

Location Comparison

Distance: 1.7km

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